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COLLECTION · Series · 1967

The Prisoner

After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.

Source: TMDB
* 7.7 (209)DramaFantasyMysteryScience FictionUnited Kingdom
Creators
Patrick McGoohan · George Markstein
Countries
United Kingdom
Studios
ITV1 · Everyman Films · ITC Entertainment
Runtime
48–60 min/ep
Age rating
TV-PG
Release
29/09/1967
Score
7.7 / 10 (209)

Awards and nominations

  • The final episode, " Fall Out ", received a Hugo Award nomination for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1969.
  • In 2002, the series won the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award .
  • In 2005, readers of SFX magazine awarded the series fifth place in a poll of British fantasy and science fiction television programmes.
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
Specials
31 episodes
Episode 1. Arrival (Original Edit)

A preliminary edit of the first episode, "Arrival", was broadcast by accident on one PBS station in the 1970s. Although the original negative of this edit has been lost, a videotape copy was discovered and released on DVD in 2002. Among…

The Chimes of Big Ben (Original Edit)
Episode 2. The Chimes of Big Ben (Original Edit)

Pre-edit version of Chimes of Big Ben. Was reported to have aired in Canada. Different closing sequence.

Bernie Williams Interview
Episode 3. Bernie Williams Interview

Interview with original series production manager Bernie Williams. In this discussion, Bernie reveals man behind-the-scenes facts and observations, as well as what it was like to work with the elusive Patrick McGoohan.

The Prisoner Companion
Episode 4. The Prisoner Companion

Since its initial Broadcast in 1967, The Prisoner has been considered THE cult series of all time. It has continued to broaden its fan base, has spawned an Appreciation Society but still remains much of a mystery in relation to its…

Collecting The Prisoner
Episode 5. Collecting The Prisoner

"We want information". Ever since The Prisoner escaped, fans have not only searched for the series' meanings, but also for original props & collectables. This featurette includes interviews with serious Prisoner collectors who exhibit…

You Make Sure It Fits!
Episode 6. You Make Sure It Fits!

In this featurette music editor Eric Mival discusses his role behind the scenes in making THE PRISONER and provides a unique look at the Music Bible for the show.

Episode 7. The Pink Prisoner

Peter Wyngarde pays tribute to THE PRISONER in this unique cross between an interview and a comedy sketch.

Episode 8. Exposure Strips

As a cost saving, the daily rushes for The Prisoner were printed in black & white. To check the colour and exposure, the camera operator and director of photography were given a strip of colour film, onto which a single frame from each…

Episode 9. US Companion

No synopsis

Episode 10. Don't Knock Yourself Out

This exclusive feature-length documentary is the definitive look at the production of THE PRISONER, told by those involved in its creation. It includes a combination of archive and newly-filmed interview with nearly 400 people, including…

Episode 11. The Computer Wore Menace Shoes

This is the 6th episode from the 12th season of 'The Simpsons'. The episode features Patrick McGoohan as Number Six, the main character from The Prisoner.

Episode 12. Behind the Scenes

No synopsis

Episode 13. The Prisoner Puzzle

No synopsis

The Prisoner (Alternate Trailer)
Episode 14. The Prisoner (Alternate Trailer)
1967-09-29 · 1 min

Uses Alternate narrator.

Episode 15. Arrival (Original Edit Restoration)

Blu-Ray featurette using split-screen to demonstrate the scale of restoration required for this episode.

Episode 16. The Prisoner (Trailer)

No synopsis

Episode 17. The Schizoid Man Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 18. The General Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 19. Many Happy Returns Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 20. Dance of the Dead Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 21. Checkmate Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 22. A Change of Mind Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 23. Do Not Forsake Me Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 24. The Girl Who was Death Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 25. Once Upon A Time Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 26. Fallout Trailer

No synopsis

Episode 27. Stills Gallery 1

Blu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "Arrival", "The Chimes Of Big Ben", "A, B, and C", "Free For All" and "The Schizoid Man" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs,…

Episode 28. Stills Gallery 2

Blu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "The General", "Many Happpy Returns", "Dance Of The Dead", "Checkmate" and "Hammer Into Anvil" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred…

Episode 29. Stills Gallery 3

Blu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "It's Your Funeral", "A Change Of Mind", "Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling", "Living In Harmoney" and "The Girl Who Was Death" features original music cues written for the…

Episode 30. Stills Gallery 4

Blu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "Once Upon A Time" and "Fall Out" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs, Albert Elms and Robert Farnon and have been sourced from…

Episode 31. Soundless Opening

No synopsis

Series 1
Series 1
17 episodes · 1967
Arrival
Episode 1. Arrival
1967-09-29 · 50 min

After resigning, a secret agent finds himself trapped in a bizarre prison known only as The Village.

The Chimes of Big Ben
Episode 2. The Chimes of Big Ben
1967-10-06 · 50 min

A new Number 8 named Nadia arrives in The Village, and together Number 6 and she plot their escape.

A., B. and C.
Episode 3. A., B. and C.
1967-10-13 · 50 min

Number 2 believes that Number 6 resigned because he was going to sell out. Using dream manipulation, Number 2 tries to determine which one of three possible candidates Number 6 was dealing with.

Free for All
Episode 4. Free for All
1967-10-20 · 50 min

Number 6 runs for the office of Number 2.

The Schizoid Man
Episode 5. The Schizoid Man
1967-10-27 · 50 min

Number Six wakes up with a new identity. Now he's Number Twelve. Worse, Number Two asks him to impersonate someone--Number Six. But the new Number Six is more like him than he is.

The General
Episode 6. The General
1967-11-03 · 50 min

An instant learning process becomes the Village's latest fad, but Number 6 is sure that Number 2 is using it as a brain washing tool.

Many Happy Returns
Episode 7. Many Happy Returns
1967-11-10 · 50 min

Number 6 wakes up to find the Village totally deserted.

Dance of the Dead
Episode 8. Dance of the Dead
1967-11-17 · 50 min

Number 6 comes across a body that has washed ashore with a radio. After sending the body back out to sea, he tries to use the radio to get rescued.

Checkmate
Episode 9. Checkmate
1967-11-24 · 50 min

Inspired by a large chess game with people taking the place of the game pieces, Number 6 formulates a new escape plan with some compatriots.

Hammer into Anvil
Episode 10. Hammer into Anvil
1967-12-01 · 50 min

Number 6 vows revenge and goes after a sadistic Number 2 after he drives a fellow village resident to her death.

It's Your Funeral
Episode 11. It's Your Funeral
1967-12-08 · 50 min

Number Six hears of an assassination plot against Number Two, but it's the new Number Two doing all the plotting against the retiring Number Two.

A Change of Mind
Episode 12. A Change of Mind
1967-12-15 · 50 min

After a brawl Number 6 is declared "unmutual" and is made to think that he has undergone "instant social conversion."

Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling
Episode 13. Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling
1967-12-22 · 50 min

With his mind transferred to another body, Number 6 wakes up in his London flat and can't convince his colleagues who he is. He takes off to Austria to find the one man who can help him, the person Number 2 wants him to find.

Living in Harmony
Episode 14. Living in Harmony
1967-12-29 · 50 min

Number 6 finds himself in the middle of a wild west version of his imprisonment.

The Girl Who Was Death
Episode 15. The Girl Who Was Death
1968-01-19 · 50 min

Back in London, Number 6 is trying to track down a crazed scientist who is protected by his homicidal daughter.

Once Upon a Time
Episode 16. Once Upon a Time
1968-01-26 · 50 min

Because all other attempts to break Number 6 have failed, Number 2 decides to engage him in a game where one of them will end up dead.

Fall Out
Episode 17. Fall Out
1968-02-02 · 51 min

After witnessing the trials of Number 2 and Number 48 and meeting the President of the Assembly, Number 6 escapes during the chaos that follows.

Cast by season
Patrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan
Number Six
Peter Swanwick
Peter Swanwick
The Supervisor
Fenella Fielding
Fenella Fielding
Loudspeaker Announcer
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